How to Pronounce Phonics

To pronounce "phonics", say PHON-ics — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɒnɪks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfɒnɪks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “phonics”

"phonics" has 2 syllables: phon-ics. It rhymes with histrionics and tectonics, if that helps it stick.

What does phonics mean?

noun

  1. The study of how the sounds of words are represented by spelling.
  2. A method of teaching elementary reading based on the phonetic interpretation of normal spelling.

Words that rhyme with phonics

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

histrionicstectonicselectronicsavionicsharmonicsnucleonicssonicstektronixmnemonicsmicroelectronicsebonicsconics

Related words

orthographyphonemicsphoneticsphonologyphoneticianphonetismorthoepymorphophonology

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phonics"?▾

"Phonics" has 2 syllables: phon · ics.

What is the IPA transcription of "phonics"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phonics" is /ˈfɒnɪks/.

What does "phonics" mean?▾

Phonics: The study of how the sounds of words are represented by spelling.

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